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Bulletin September 3, 2007

Modesto tango will resume this week, but there is no practica tonight, Labor Day, as Jacobs closes.
We return to Jacobs next week, Sept. 10, for the next Gato & Andrea workshops. The last two of their eight sessions will focus on milonga. Classes will start at 7:30, (a chance to eat early) and end at 9 p.m. (a chance to practice after class). More details below.

Classes resume Saturday, Sept. 8, as Sean and Charity finish their rotation.

Today's Video of the Week illustrates New York Times article about a weekly Central Park milonga.

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WORKSHOP INFORMATION: The level is low intermediate to intermediate.
Tango Masters Hugo "Gato" Valdez & Andrea Monti
Returning from their Buenos Aires tour
Fees : 1 or 2 workshops: $30 each per person
3 or 4 workshops : $27 each,
5 or 6 workshops : $25 each
7 or 8 workshops : $22 each per person
All classes: Mondays: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Jacobs Fine Dining: 2501 McHenry Ave., Modesto
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Class 1: Sept. 10 : Patterns and figures in close embrace. Links and connection. Double time and musicality (first part)
Class 2: Sept 17 : Patterns and figures in close embrace. Links and connection. Double time and musicality (second part)
Class 3: Sept 24: Resources for the dance floor. Maintaining the line of dance. Simple combinations for fluidity.

Class 4: Oct 1: Open and close embrace. Pauses. Sacadas from different positions.

Class 5: Oct. 8: Turns and voleos.

Class 6: Oct. 15: Figures with turns, voleos, stops and embellishments.

Class 7: Oct. 22 : Milonga 1 from the beginning, rhythm, basic steps, embrace.

Class 8: Oct. 29: Milonga 2 Easy and playful patterns . Links and combinations.
contact: Mary, 522-1571 or e-mail: modestotango@gmail.net

OUR CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight : NO Practica at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry. Labor Day. Hope to see you at the Gato & Andrea workshops on Sept. 10. Come early to eat.

SATURDAY - (Sept 8): Classes at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club. 200 Norwegian, off McHenry. Sean & Charity teaching
11 a.m. Intermediate -
12:30 - beginning level. Intermediates encouraged to stay for the beginner class at no additional fee. Take this opportunity to perfect your technique. $12 a class per person. You can pay for the whole month this Saturday ($40 - $10 a week,) Introductory packages are available for newcomers which offer nine beginner level classes for $75 (can only be used as the beginner level.)
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine Tango in Stanislaus County. To discontinue receiving this bulletin go to <http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>
OUT OF TOWN: Some expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571.

TUESDAY
Emeryville @ Allegro Ballroom : 5855 Christie Ave.,
Nora Dinzelbacher
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Beg Lev $12
8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Int Lev $12
9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class) Ongoing


SACRAMENTO:
At Tango by the River, 128 J Street Old Sacramento : Classes for September!
Tuesday nights.
Level I - Beginning Tango - 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn the fundamentals, the walk, basic steps, posture.
Level II - Intermediate Tango - 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Ochos and how to apply all steps into the social setting.
Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango - 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Changes every month.
These classes will get you on your way to dancing Argentine Tango socially.
Classes taught by Donna Williams and Zak Brown. Cost is $50 per person.

NEW THURSDAY PROGRAM!- 7:00-8:30 p.m
Starting Thursday, September 6, 2007, Ed Loomis and Rebeca Metts will be teaching "Tango: Outside the Box" followed by a práctica from 8:30-10:00 p.m.
We strongly recommend that students have first completed Levels I, II, and III of the Tuesday night program, or have clearance from Ed and Rebeca.


MILONGAS:
@>---- Our next milonga at Jacobs will be Saturday, Sept. 22. Gato and Andrea, with another series of workshops in September and October will be guest artists again.



MILONGAS ELSEWHERE:

SACRAMENTO :
At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
@>---- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 - WITH SPECIAL GUESTS PAMPA CORTES (from "Forever Tango") and VALERIA CORTES! Beginning tango lesson taught by Pampa & Valeria from 8:00-9:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:45), then we'll dance from 9:00 -midnight! Around 10:00 p.m. or so Pampa and Valeria will demonstrate their stunning tango for us!!! Cost is $15; includes lesson, dance, performance, hors d'oeuvres, & refreshments.

@>---- La AlterNATIVA Milonga! -
Friday, September 7, 2007
8:00 p.m. - Open, fully guided Practica with local instructors Michelle Loughlin & Chris Peake!
9:00 p.m. to Midnight - Milonga with DJ Chris! (Featuring Traditional Tango, Non-Traditional Tango & Alternative Music) $10 entry includes Practica, Milonga & Refreshments!
@>---- Downtown Milonga! 922 8th Street (between I & J)
Saturday, September 15, 2007 - 9:00 p.m. until ???.... - Milonga with DJ Chris Peake
A relaxed, casual Milonga with an "Urban" feel $5
FRESNO:
@>---- 2965 NORTH MAROA AVENUE, FRESNO, 93704
Friday, September 14, 8:30 p.m in the Main Room.
$10 per person, beverages will be provided!
If you would like to share an appetizer, it will be much appreciated and enjoyed.


SAN FRANCISCO
@>----
Thursdays Verdi
2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero Ave, SF
Class Schedule : Beginners - 7:15 to 10 p.m.
Milonga begins at 9. $15 class & Milonga/$13 Milonga only.

UPCOMING TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:

Gato & Andrea's Accepting sign-ups for November.
November 9th, 2007 / November 24th 2007

From Michael Taillant in Sacramento:
Leaves from San Francisco Fri. Nov. 30th and returns Sunday Dec. 16th.
Information with Michael Taillant tangobravo2k@yahoo.com 1-707-628-2601

From Romina & Marcelo: September 27 to October 8
Price now $1,990, including air fare from San Francisco, hotel (double occupancy), 24 hours assistance, In addition to Buenos Aires, we can also arrange visits to any other destinations in Argentina. 925.299.6945 tango@rominamarcelo.com http://www.rominamarcelo.com/tango_tours.html

From Patricia Thatcher In Sacramento
Johana Copes is organizing the www.bailemostango.com Festival
10 night package including Festival & lodging:
from $2,197 per person with airfare from SFO
November 24 to December 5, 2007 -
This festival lasts seven days, giving you a few extra days to enjoy the city!
http://www.infusionstravel.com/tango%5Ffestival%5Fbuenos%5Faires/

Monday

Bulletin August 27, 2007

Modesto tango activity seems to be off this week. No practica tonight, as Jacobs is hosting a jazz concert. No practica on Labor Day as Jacobs will close. We return to Jacobs in two weeks, Sept. 10,  for the next Gato & Andrea workshops.  These will be at Jacobs on Mondays, last two of eight sessions to focus on milonga. Classes will start at 7:30, giving us a chance to go in early to eat, and end at 9 p.m.,  giving us a chance to practice after the class.  More details below.

There also will be no classes on Saturday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day Weekend) - Hope to see you on Saturday, Sept. 8 when Sean and Charity will finish their rotation.

Saturday's New York Times had an article about a weekly milonga in Central Park.  Today's   Video of the Week    gives a peek at that.

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WORKSHOP INFORMATION:  The level is low intermediate to intermediate.
 
 Tango Masters  Hugo "Gato"  Valdez & Andrea Monti
Returning  from  their Buenos Aires   tour
 Fees : 1 or 2 workshops:  $30 each per person
        3 or 4 workshops :  $27 each,
        5 or 6 workshops :  $25 each
        7 or 8 workshops :  $22 each per person
 All classes: Mondays:  7:30 to 9 p.m.
Jacobs Fine Dining: 2501 McHenry  Ave. Modesto
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Class 1: Sept. 10 :  Patterns and figures in close embrace. Links and connection. Double time and musicality (first part)
Class 2: Sept 17 :  Patterns and figures in close embrace. Links and connection. Double time and musicality (second part)
 
Class 3: Sept 24:  Resources  for the dance floor.  Maintaining the line of dance. Simple combinations  for fluidity.

Class 4: Oct 1: Open  and close embrace. Pauses. Sacadas from different positions.
Class 5:  Oct. 8: Turns and voleos.                 

Class 6: Oct. 15: Figures with  turns, voleos, stops and embellishments.

 Class 7:  Oct. 22 : Milonga 1 from the beginning, rhythm, basic steps, embrace.

Class 8:  Oct. 29:  Milonga 2  Easy and playful patterns . Links and combinations.
 
contact:  Mary, 522-1571 or  e-mail: modestotango@gmail.net

OUR CALENDAR FOR THE  WEEK

MONDAY - Tonight :  NO  Practica at Jacobs, 2501 McHenry.No practica on  Labor Day.  Hope to see you at the Gato & Andrea workshops on Sept. 10

SATURDAY - (Sept 1):  NO Classes  at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club.   200 Norwegian, off McHenry.  Classes resume Sept. 8, Sean & Charity teaching
11 a.m.   Intermediate -
12:30  -  beginning level. Intermediates encouraged to stay for the beginner class at no additional fee.  Take this opportunity to perfect your technique. $12 a class per person.  You can pay for the whole month this Saturday ($40 - $10 a week,) and   Introductory packages are available for newcomers which offer nine beginner level classes for $75 (can only be used as the beginner level.)
 
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine Tango in Stanislaus County. To discontinue receiving this bulletin go to <http://groups.google.com/group/Modesto-Tango/subscribe>
OUT OF TOWN:  Some expressed interest in these.  It may be the only way to get a tango fix this week.  To carpool call 522-1571.

TUESDAY

Emeryville @ Allegro Ballroom : 5855 Christie Ave.,

Nora Dinzelbacher

7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Beg Lev $12
8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Int Lev $12
9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Practica $6 (Free with class) Ongoing


SACRAMENTO:
At Tango by the River, 128 J Street Old Sacramento
Level I - Beginning Tango - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Level II - Intermediate Tango - Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Level III - Intermediate/Advanced Tango - Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Classes taught by Donna Williams, studio owner/instructor, and Zak Brown, instructor. Cost is $50 per person/$90 per couple for each series.

MILONGAS:

@>---- Our next milonga at Jacobs will be Saturday, Sept. 22.  Gato and Andrea, with another series of workshops in September and October will be guest artists again.

MILONGAS ELSEWHERE:

SACRAMENTO : 

At Tango by the River, 128 J Street, Old Sacramento.
@>---- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 - WITH SPECIAL GUESTS PAMPA CORTES (from "Forever Tango") and VALERIA CORTES! Beginning tango lesson taught by Pampa & Valeria from 8 to 9 p.m. (doors open at 7:45), dance from 9 to midnight! Around 10 p.m. Pampa and Valeria will demonstrate their stunning tango. Cost, $15; includes lesson, dance, performance, hors d'oeuvres, refreshments.

FRESNO:
@>---- 2965 NORTH MAROA AVENUE, FRESNO,  93704
Friday, September 14, 8:30 p.m in the Main Room.
$10 per person, beverages will be provided!
If you would like to share an appetizer it will be much appreciated and enjoyed.
 

SAN FRANCISCO
@>---- 
Thursdays  Verdi
2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero Ave, SF
Class Schedule : Beginners - 7:15 to 10 p.m.
Milonga begins at 9.  $15 class & Milonga/$13 Milonga only.

UPCOMING TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:

Gato & Andrea's Accepting sign-ups for November.
 November 9th, 2007 / November 24th 2007

From Michael Taillant in Sacramento:
Leaves from San Francisco Fri. Nov. 30th and returns Sunday Dec. 16th.
Information with Michael Taillant  tangobravo2k@yahoo.com  1-707-628-2601

From Romina & Marcelo September 27 to October 8
Price now $1,990, including air fare from San Francisco, hotel (double occupancy), 24 hours assistance,  In addition to Buenos Aires, we can also arrange visits to any other destinations in Argentina. 925.299.6945   tango@rominamarcelo.com  http://www.rominamarcelo.com/tango_tours.html

From Patricia Thatcher In Sacramento
Johana Copes is organizing the www.bailemostango.com Festival
10 night package including Festival & lodging:
from $2,197 per person with airfare from SFO
November 24 to December 5, 2007 -
This festival lasts seven days, giving you a few extra days to enjoy the city!
http://www.infusionstravel.com/tango%5Ffestival%5Fbuenos%5Faires/

Tango in Central Park (New York)

There is an interesting video and article that has another video of tango in Central Park in the New York Times.

(Note: The above links will open in a new window and you may have to register with the Times to read the article.)


Pupi and Graciela - Recuerdo

This is a rare amateur video of Pupi Castello and Graciela Gonzalez dancing at a practica in the legendary Galeria del Tango in 1994.